We are currently recruiting for On Call Firefighters for Stations across Lancashire.
On Call Firefighters often have another job and will provide on-call cover from home or their place of work. They respond to emergencies when their pager alerts them, so must live or work within 5 minutes travel time from the station, except for Preesall and Silverdale which is 8 minutes.
If you do not live or work near a station but can carry out your usual work from a fire station and respond to emergencies, please contact an On Call Support Officer.
The stations recruiting are:
Southern Area: Ormskirk, Bamber Bridge, Skelmersdale
Applications open in your local area now
Recruitment to a particular station will be dependent upon the available hours at the time of the closing date, if the station you have applied for does not have available hours at that time, your application will be carried forward to the next recruitment campaign.
We generally require On Call Firefighters to give between 60-120 hours per week. Patterns and hours of cover vary from station to station. Our biggest requirement is for day time cover Monday to Friday 06:00-18:00 and 24 hours across Saturday and Sunday.
Contact details for each station's On Call Support Officer are below:
Northern Area Lancaster, Morecambe, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, Silverdale, Hornby
Contact Name: Harry Agar
Email Address: harryagar@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Number: 07789 004815
Eastern Area Longridge, Hyndburn, Great Harwood, Darwen
Contact Name: Mark Schofield
Email Address: markschofield@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Number: 07810 504358
Southern Area Ormskirk, Bamber Bridge, Skelmersdale
Contact Name: Darren Eales
Email Address: DarrenEales@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Number: 07874 635784
Western Area Garstang, Fleetwood, Preesall
Contact Name: Harry Agar
Email Address: harryagar@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Number: 07789 004815
Pennine Area Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Padiham, Barnoldswick, Nelson, Earby
Contact Name: Paul Farman
Email Address: paulfarman@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Number: 07500 963522
Candidates are required to meet the following eyesight standard: - Uncorrected distance vision no worse than 6/18 in the better eye and 6/24 in the worse eye. Corrected distance acuity should be at least 6/9 with both eyes open and reach 6/12 in the weaker eye. If you have concerns in relation to your eye sight, colour blindness, or have had laser eye surgery, please request an optician form via email at recruitment@lancsfirerescue.org.uk to take to your optician to ensure you meet the eye sight standard.
Please note, you will be required to attend pre-learning evening sessions. These will be confirmed to you should you reach this stage of the process by your On Call Support Officer.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Thursday 30 October 2026.
This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.
Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.
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On Call Firefighter employer: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is an exemplary employer that values integrity, accountability, and community service. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to engage in training and growth opportunities while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community. The collaborative work culture fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team
